We set these ambitious goals and all is well. We are laser focused and doing all we can to accomplish our goals. Then something called, “life” happens. I was making blogs every week. Sometimes several times a week. The last one was on February 04th. Which, I don’t even remember because of all that has happened between then and now. It has been a whirlwind of work, and COVID. Yes! Again, I was diagnosed with it. Thankfully, it isn’t the same strain as when I had it in 2021. I do not believe it will have the lasting effects either. But it has been rough. For anyone sick and suffering, I am terribly sorry. I pray that you find comfort, healing, and health in the Lord.
Today, has been the first day, I have actually had enough energy to get onto my computer and do something productive. For almost a week, I laid in bed. I possibly could have dragged myself to my desk before now. But in all honesty, I just didn’t feel like it. For a few seconds, I just gave up. How did I get COVID again? Did I push myself too hard? How did I get exposed? I have gone through four years of hell and have Long Haul COVID. My mental state for those few seconds was gone. Just being honest. I hate missing work. I hate feeling like I am getting behind because with all I have to do, things start to pile up. You know, like when a conveyor belt malfunctions. They are supposed to run smoothly. If the machine stops working properly, so does production. So, as I laid there in bed with my pity party, I thought about all that was going on in the world. It was probably God just being sneaky. He knows how much I truly want Summer Ray to be a light in a very dark world.
Fine! I had my boyfriend go to the post office to get my bookmarks and at the very least, while now sitting in bed, I can make them. They will be for sale on the website and at book signings.
So, I started to finally feel like I was doing something constructive. Listen, life happens. But we can’t just allow the roadblocks to derail us for long. Get back on the track from whence you fell, and keep moving forward. I spent some time reading articles about filmmaking from our fiscal sponsor Carole Dean of From the Heart Productions www.fromtheheartproductions.com! I did what I could, even if I wasn’t able to finish updating the next book, and cross it off my goal list. But I will finish it. In the time of things, I am not behind. Had I allowed myself to stay in that ditch and not make the tiniest effort to crawl out of it, I most definitely would have spiraled, to the point, catching up would have been extremely hard. I agree rest was needed. But it started to get problematic when I became overwhelmed. I just needed a reset. The books available so far are:
Stay safe. Stay well and thank you for being a part of our Summer Ray “Light the World.” I plan to create a page titled, “INTO ALL THE WORLD.” I want to build a page where I can have pictures of my books around the globe. It would be amazing to be able to connect with readers and viewers like that.
“He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15 (EHV)
Also, remember. If you need to rest for whatever reason, rest. But if you find that you are able, or you are medically cleared, get back to your goals. Even if it is just a small piece, it is a start. I still feel pretty crappy. But mentally, I feel happier because I know I am doing something toward my goals. This is leading me to write the “PROLOUGE” for the 4th book. Once that is done, I can make chicken soup, get back to bed, and rest again. I am still recovering from COVID. But my mental state is so much better. Don’t forget your mental health!
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